Readers will find out how viruses replicate and travel from place to place. They will understand that viruses don't just infect people. Perhaps most importantly, readers will learn what they can do to protect themselves from viruses now and in the future.
Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what it would be like to live without bacteria and describes how many are harmless or even helpful to humans and other animals.
Takes an illustrated look at germs and microbes, discussing how they live, grow, and impact humanity. Discusses specific viruses, parasites, and bacteria that make you ill; famous pandemics; scientists who study and track dangerous germs; and how to fight germs with antibiotics and vaccines.
Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe how antibiotics were developed and what methods were used to fight infections and disease before antibiotics were available.
How can something so small play such a big role in our lives? This interactive CD-ROM lets students explore the interaction between miscroscopic bacteria and humans. Build a colony of bacteria, write about the issue of biological warfare, learn about the overuse of antibiotics or read encyclopedia articles about bacteria.
It may be gross and literally make you sick, but the world of bacteria and how it affects human life is fascinating. Looking through the microscope at bacteria themselves and then beyond, this book discusses how the body naturally defends itself against germs as well as the manmade medicines we use to combat them..
